I'm Serious. Blood Cancer Is SeriousFor many years, I’ve been a follower of all things British. My favorite author was British. Some of my favorite movies and TV shows are British, and I visited Great... By Susan Gonsalves3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Cancer: Its Far-Reaching ConsequencesCancer has far-reaching and widespread consequences, he said as if people didn’t know this already. I know, I know, people hear cancer, and they automatically assume it is responsible for... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Impact of Core Wounds on Mental Health ManagementWe all seem to have a unique set of experiences that trigger stress within our bodies. I’ve always noticed that certain people seem to trigger me more than others, and... By Angie Netterville3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
From Fearful to FerociousI was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in 2011. I can honestly say that at that time, the fear of this disease rendered me speechless. My family doctor gave me... By Maria Valente3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Coping When Cancer Keeps Letting You Know It’s ThereAs every patient can tell you, coping with a cancer diagnosis isn’t easy. In fact, for me, trying to cope with cancer to get my head around my initial blood... By Ray Hartjen4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Treating Blood Cancer: Don't Go on a Snipe Hunt!When I was fourteen, I attended a weekend church retreat with other girls my age. Some of the older kids encouraged us to go on a snipe hunt. They left... By Connie Connely3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Memory InsecurityMy memory has always been great….well, okay, my long-term memory. I can't remember the short term, ironically. But anyway, it's definitely gotten worse since having blood cancer. When I started... By Katelynn Bauer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Blood Cancer BreakdownI was relaxing in the sunroom one morning reading when the phone rang. The caller, on that occasion, turned out to be that all-too-familiar automated voice asking for confirmation on... By Dennis Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bills, Bills, Bills ~Destiny ChildBills, bills, and bills uuuggghhhh!!!! That's the song that has been running through my head today. You may have heard it before chemotherapy does not just take the bad cells... By Amanda Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Working With Cancer & How Employers Play GamesLately, I have been seeing talk about working with cancer. It’s something more than a few of us try to do, and for some of us it’s a must-do in... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
We Are Not Our DiseaseI have been looking for a condo for a couple of years. I’m an empty nester, divorced, and living alone in a house that is too big for me. Part... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Advocate to Advocate LiveI was chosen again to attend HealtheVoices conference. What makes this particular conference unique is the safe meeting place for a wide range of patient leaders/advocates. Most times, a lot... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Learning When Baby Steps are Enough With CMLHaving blood cancer, sometimes I feel like my movements are stifled by quicksand. There are ups and downs in life for everyone. But trudging through nine years with chronic myeloid... By Susan Gonsalves3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Being a Caregiver Can Be ToughTaking care of someone is always difficult. Of course the amount of difficulty depends on the ability of the recipient, but no matter what, it still takes a toll on... By Ann Harper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
5 Questions on Daily Challenges, Support, and WellnessLiving with blood cancer presents a unique set of challenges. From managing medication regimens to navigating emotional support, individuals with blood cancer face daily hurdles that impact their quality of... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Honest Account of FeelingsI’ve been really noticing my feelings lately. And as I look back on the last 17 years since I was first diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia, I realize that I... By Angie Netterville3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spleen ThereI was diagnosed with leukemia in 2011. There were a few symptoms that my doctor had followed up on. Many of the symptoms were pretty vague and persistent. The one... By Maria Valente3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
From Cancer Coming A-Calling to Cancer Becoming a CallingWhen cancer first came calling, I wasn’t quite sure how to react or respond. It took a few months, but now I am proud to say my cancer has become... By Ray Hartjen4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Gaining Control of Blood-CancerOne of the more stressful discoveries surrounding my encounter with blood cancer, aside from the initial shock, treatment protocols, and the physical/emotional reactions to chemotherapy, was an awareness of a... By Dennis Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nesting and Having A Recovery SpaceOne of the recent topics being talked about around here is making a nest, and I have to say I’m all for it. Now, In Katelynn’s wonderful article, they talk... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments